The Cabinet of Ministers of Russia plans to gradually transfer the citizens from the paper on electronic passports, informs the newspaper "Vedomosti" referring to the press service of the government.

It is noted that the electronic passport will be merged several documents, such as social security number, driver's license and other personal data. In addition, will create a single register data of all people in the country.

A new passport will gradually give every citizen access to all state registries and services, and a record of providing these services will also be recorded in electronic form.

it is planned that the electronic passport will be done in the form of a plastic card with an electronic chip.

The price of reform is determined in 114, 5 billion until 2024. The government plans to reimburse expenses for its holding by the state duty for obtaining a new passport.



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